Users report 3G connection issues with Apple's new iPad

Some owners of Apple's new iPad have begun reporting connectivity issues with the LTE-capable model, stating that the device loses a 3G connection and won't reconnect without a hard reset.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 66

Apple updates Australian store to further clarify 4G abilities of new iPad

Apple has added more prominent text to its online store in Australia, informing consumers that the 4G version of the new iPad does not work with LTE networks in that country.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 55

Sweden, UK may also investigate Apple's '4G' marketing for new iPad

The Swedish Consumer Agency is considering launching an investigation into the new iPad for "misleading" marketing related to high-speed 4G LTE connectivity, while officials in the U.K. are also assessing consumer complaints [updated].

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 159

Apple's new iPad granted regulatory approval in China

Apple's third-generation iPad could go on sale in mainland China soon, as the Wi-Fi-only model recently gained the necessary government regulatory approval.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 1

Australian government accuses Apple of 'misleading' 4G claims with new iPad

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced it will take Apple to court over "misleading" advertisements showing its newest touchscreen tablet runs at 4G speeds in Australia.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 197

Thermal testing shows new iPad no hotter than Android tablets, notebooks

New thermal testing of the latest third generation iPad by PCWorld has confirmed what CNET reported last week: "the issue seems to be overblown," the magazine stated.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 87

Apple's new Verizon iPad can serve as LTE hotspot for more than 24 hours

While Apple's new LTE-equipped iPads are designed to offer customers the same experience regardless of which U.S. mobile carrier they base their purchase on, the Verizon model currently boasts the exclusive capability of sharing its high-speed mobile broadband connection with other devices for upwards of five times longer than most standalone LTE mobile hotspots.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 34

Third-gen iPad reportedly shows inaccurate battery level while charging

A report alleges that the third-generation iPad continues to draw a significant amount of wattage after displaying a "100%" battery level, and claims that the device actually finishes the charging cycle some two hours after "prematurely reporting" a full charge.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 64

Report: New iPad already accounts for over 6% of all Apple tablets

A Friday report from a mobile ad network claims that, despite being on sale for only one week, the new iPad already accounts for 6.6 percent of Apple tablets accessing the internet.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 16

Tech behind new iPad's color quality attributed to 30% increase in power usage

A study released on Thursday estimates that the technology used in the iPad's Retina Display consumes 20-30 percent more power to attain Apple's claimed 44 percent improvement in color saturation over the iPad 2.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 42

Sharp, LG begin small-volume shipments of iPad Retina displays

Both Sharp and LG recently met Apple's quality standards and began shipping the company small volumes of iPad Retina displays, according to a new report.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 9

Combination of iPad 4G LTE & data caps characterized as a 'speed trap'

Apple's new 4G LTE-capable iPad offers high-speed connectivity that's great for streaming video, but the data caps implemented by carriers have been found by some to be too restrictive, as users can burn through their monthly allotment in mere hours.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 131

Users complain of weak Wi-Fi reception with Apple's new iPad

Some users have reported that wireless reception with their new iPad is notably inferior than with Apple's previous iPad models.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 131

In-depth review: Apple's third generation iPad and iOS 5.1

Apple’s third-generation iPad offers major improvements in its hardware, software and Internet cloud services, but retains the same overall form factor, price and extended battery life of its predecessor.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 25

Microsoft eyes October Windows 8 launch amid growing competition

As Microsoft scrambles to finish its next generation Windows 8 tablet and desktop operating system, some analysts say that the Redmond, Wash., company must launch by October to avoid being overrun by mounting competition from Apple and Google's Android.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 96

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